On January 1, 2023, DEF Company issued $500,000 of 10-year, 8% bonds at par value. Interest is payable annually on December 31. On January 1, 2025, DEF Company retired $100,000 of the bonds at 102. What is the gain or loss on the retirement of the bonds, and how should it be recorded in the company's financial statements?

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